Boise State running back Doug Martin is brought down by Utah's Chaz Walker (32) and Matt Martinez (52) during the the first half of the Maaco Bowl on Dec. 22 in Las Vegas. Boise State won, 26-3.
Photo: Eric Jamison, FRE

Boise State running back Doug Martin is brought down by Utah's Chaz...

Navy quarterback Ricky Dobbs breaks tackles while gaining 22 yards against San Diego State during the first half of the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 23. San Diego State won, 35-14.
Photo: Lenny Ignelzi, STF

North Carolina State wide receiver T.J. Graham makes a move to get past No. 22 West Virginia linebacker Anthony Leonard during the first half of the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Dec. 28, 2010. North Carolina State won, 23-7.
Photo: John Raoux, STF

Oklahoma State's Markelle Martin intercepts a pass intended for Arizona's Terrence Miller during the second quarter of the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29 in San Antonio. Martin returned the ball for a touchdown. Oklahoma State won, 36-10.
Photo: Eric Gay, STF

Oklahoma State's Markelle Martin intercepts a pass intended for...

Army's Josh McNary smiles as he crosses the goal line ahead of SMU's Bryan Collins for a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the first quarter of the Armed Forces Bowl on Dec. 30 in Dallas. Army won, 16-14. Louis DeLuca/The Associated Press
Photo: The Dallas Morning News

Army's Josh McNary smiles as he crosses the goal line ahead of...

Tennessee cornerback Janzen Jackson intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for North Carolina wide receiver Erik Highsmith (88) in the fourth quarter of the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 in Nashville, Tenn. North Carolina beat Tennessee 30-27 in double overtime. Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press
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Tennessee cornerback Janzen Jackson intercepts a pass in the end...

Washington quarterback Jake Locker breaks through two Nebraska defenders while running 25 yards for a touchdown during the second half of the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 30. Washington defeated No. 18 Nebraska, 19-7. Chris Park/The Associated Press
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South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia (5) is brought down by Florida State defensive tackle Everett Dawkins (93) in the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31 in Atlanta. No. 23 Florida State beat No. 20 South Carolina, 26-17. John Bazemore/The Associated Press
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Alabama running back Eddie Lacy runs away from the No. 9 Michigan State defense on a 62-yard touchdown run during the second half of the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 1. No. 16 Alabama won 49-7. John Raoux/The Associated Press
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Alabama running back Eddie Lacy runs away from the No. 9 Michigan...

Florida defensive end Lerentee McCray (34) celebrates his touchdown off a blocked punt during the first half of against Penn State in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 1. Florida won, 37-24. Gary W. Green/McClatchy News Service
Photo: Orlando Sentinel

Mississippi State running back Vick Ballard (28) drags Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs (32) into the end zone as he scores a touchdown during the second half of the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla., on Jan. 1. No. 21 Mississippi State won 52-14. Stephen Morton/The Associated Press
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Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor makes a long gain to set up the team's first touchdown against Arkansas in the first half of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 4. No. 6 Ohio State beat No. 8 Arkansas, 31-26. Chris Russell/McClatchy News Service
Photo: Columbus Dispatch

Pitt running back Dion Lewis helps run out the clock against Kentucky in the fourth quarter of the BBVA Compass Bowl at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala., on Jan. 8. Pittsburgh won, 27-10. Charles Bertram/McClatchy News Service
Photo: Lexington Herald-Leader

Bowl season: A time when teams who might otherwise never meet come together to battle it out.

Bowl season began with the New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 18 and will end with the National Championship on Jan. 10, when Oregon and Auburn will fight to see who's the best in the country. At least, according to BCS rankings.

Check back with BeaumontEnterprise.com for scores from each bowl game and full photo galleries from select games, such as LSU/Texas A&amp;M in the Cotton Bowl. We know you're excited about that one.